Enugu warns against pro-Biafra protests

Enugu State government has distanced itself from today’s proposed protest by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In a statement last Friday, MASSOB said it would resume its protests to press for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. It said the protests would not be limited to the Southeast, but would be worldwide.

But the Enugu State government, through the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Udeuhele, said:

“The attention of the Enugu State government has been drawn to publications in national dailies that there was tension in the Southeast following an alleged threat by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB0 and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stage a protest in the states of the zone on Monday, January 18, over the continued detention of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi kanu.

“The government hereby distances itself from the planned protest and, therefore, calls on the people to ignore the threat and go about their normal business as security measures have been put in place to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

“We appeal to parents and guardians to watch over their children and wards and see that they are not used for unlawful acts. We equally appeal to leaders in our communities, especially traditional rulers to ensure that their youths do not engage in any activity that could undermine the peace in the state.

“Enugu state government will continue to ensure that lives and property of the citizens are protected so they can enjoy more dividends of democracy.”